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First Time Filers: How to Leave the Procrastination Station

February 26, 2018 March 30, 2019 / Jim Wang

Are you delaying filing your income tax return? Are you maybe hoping it’ll just go away? You may be waiting to start your taxes like some taxpayers. Sadly, it won’t, but the sooner you finish your taxes, the sooner you can...

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Your Personal Tax Prep Checklist – Check Off These Documents Before Starting Your Taxes

January 16, 2018 / Jim Wang

If you are eager to file your taxes, either because you’re due a tax refund or you just want to get it out of the way, the IRS has announced they will be accepting paper and electronic returns starting Monday,...

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3 Things You Can Do in Under an Hour to Save at Tax Time

December 23, 2017 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

The holidays are almost here, and I know you are busy baking cookies (and eating them!), decorating and shopping for just the right gifts for your friends and family. If you want to do something nice for yourself, take a...

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How to Spend Your Week on a $40 Budget

December 20, 2017 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

With the holidays approaching, it’s a great time to pad our pockets with a little extra cash before gift giving season arrives. So we tried out a little experiment: only spending $40 dollars for the whole week! Even though it was a...

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Happy Posada! 9 Ways to Host While on a Holiday Budget

December 16, 2017 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

December is here and the holiday season is upon us! Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, or Mawlid, now is the time to enjoy traditions and festivities with family and friends. Chances are you have loved ones coming to town for...

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5 End of the Year Tax Tips for Newly Married Couples

December 14, 2017 January 26, 2018 / Jim Wang

With reality comes taxes and the challenges that a newly married couple must face. Once the honeymoon is over, it’s time to start getting serious about your finances as a couple. And that includes getting your tax situation in order. Remember that your marital status is determined by your status on December 31. As the year draws to a close, and as you consider your new married filing jointly status, here are five tips to keep in mind.

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Mail Call: Common Tax Forms to Expect in the Mail

December 8, 2017 January 8, 2018 / Jim Wang

A new year, a new tax return! It’s time to get started on your taxes. If you haven’t received all your tax forms, don’t worry. The IRS gives companies a deadline, so you should be receiving your tax forms soon...

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Tax Benefits Available for Victims of Natural Disaster

November 10, 2017 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

If you haven’t already filed your taxes and were a victim of recent severe storms, flooding, or disasters you may have more time to pay taxes and file your tax returns if you were affected and in counties designated as federal disaster areas qualifying for individual assistance.

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Save With These 8 End-of-Year Tax Tips

November 7, 2017 January 26, 2018 / Jim Wang

The article below is up to date based on the latest tax laws. It is accurate for your 2017 taxes, which you will file by the April 2018 deadline. Learn more about tax reform here. The key to tax planning near...

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Happy First Day of Autumn: How to Not “Fall” Behind on Your Tax Preparation

September 22, 2017 / Elle Martinez

When we started filing our taxes, it felt overwhelming. However each year we try to learn and adjust our system, especially since I’m self-employed. It’s not a cake walk, but we feel more prepared and confident getting our taxes done....

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